A SHINE OF RAINBOWS

BEAUTIFUL JUST!

More stories of life on the Hebridean island of Bruach.

THE HILLS IS LONELY

The first of Lilian Beckwith’s semi-autobiographical tales of her life on the hebridean island of Bruach, this book is peopled with amusing characters and incidents.

THE LOUD HALO

Lillian Beckwith serves up another delightful slice of Hebridean life and a collection of local characters. Meet Johnny Comic, Morag, Kirsty, Behag, Hector, Erchy and the postie - among others. Subjects for amusement include tourists, an election, blizzards and a tinkers' wedding.

A PROPER WOMAN

Anna is a gentle child living in a remote Hebridean community. Her chance meeting with the mysterious Johnny Pearl gradually takes on a dream-like quality as she grows into a young woman.

A ROPE - IN CASE

When Lilian Beckwith first moved to the island of Bruach, she was advised by locals to carry a rope - in case! Here she continues her semi-autobiographical account of life in the Hebrides. Sequel to 'The Hills Is Lonely' (8130).

THE SMALL PARTY

Ruth and her three small children eagerly await the return of her husband, who has taken his fishing boat for a refit in the north of Scotland.

THE SPUDDY

He is an abandoned grey-black mongrel. The fishermen call him The Spuddy. The only person to care for him is Andy, a young dumb boy. For both of them their meeting brings friendship after loneliness. But when they become friends with Jake, skipper of the Silver Crest, events take an unexpected turn...